Consultation responses

We respond to consultations from government departments and other organisations to influence changes in the law on behalf of our members.
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UKJT consultation on issuance and transfer of digital securities – Law Society response
Read our response to the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce's (UKJT) consultation on the issuance and transfer of digital securities under English private law.
08 Dec 2022
SRA approach to financial penalties – Law Society response
Read our response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's detailed approach to financial penalties for solicitors, law firms and their staff.
14 Nov 2022
How to improve the company law reforms in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
We've suggested how the government can improve on the company law reforms proposed by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill.
20 Oct 2022
IWG on the electronic execution of documents – Law Society response
We responded to the IWG consultation on the certification or regulation of those providing the means to apply electronic signatures.
30 Sep 2022
Sovereign immunity from direct taxation – Law Society response
We responded to an HMT and HMRC consultation on proposals to legislate the UK's immunity from direct tax policy and limit the tax exemptions it...
22 Sep 2022
Law Commission consultation on smart legal contracts – Law Society response
Our response to the Law Commission's call for evidence on smart contracts, published on 17 December 2020.
20 Sep 2022
College of Policing consultation on pre-charge bail draft statutory guidance – Law Society response
We responded to a consultation by the College of Policing on draft statutory guidance for pre-charge bail.
20 Sep 2022
Law Commission consultation on electronic trade documents – Law Society response
Our response to the Law Commission's consultation on electronic trade documents.
14 Sep 2022
SRA discussion paper: next steps on SIF and consumer protection for negligence claims – Law Society response
Post six-year run-off cover provides necessary protections for consumers of legal services and solicitors alike. SIF has the confidence of the profession and could offer...
31 Aug 2022
Compulsory purchase: compensation reforms – Law Society response
We've responded to the government's consultation on reforms to the compulsory purchase order regime.
04 Aug 2022
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